Mate in 3: bishop to e4 (g2)
c9-23680Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
24. Bxe4+ Kd6 25. Qd3+ Kxe5 26. Qd5#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d3 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd6, then Qd3+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #958.
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